Heliotrpium
It is a flowering plant and borage family, Boraginaceae. It
has 250 to 300 species.The middle English name turnsole. Garden heliotrope are
hepatotoxic.
Heliotropism is a
seasonal motion of plants. From
east to west Heliotropic flowers track the sun’s motion. They refer to old ,
cottage garden beauty. They brings satisfaction and give delicious aroma to the
gardener. The scent of vanilla like cherry pie.
Heliotrope |
Heliotrope |
These flowers are
perennials and grows in hot, dry summers. These have varieties colors such as
white , deep purple and pale lavender. The deep purple are most fragrant. These
are shrub-like plant, small and their height one to four feet. These have dark
green long ovals leaves.These flowers bloom in summer. These plants are poisonous
for humans and animals when these are ingested.
So be careful from these for
children and pets. These flowers are propagating by seeds or cuttings and need
temperatures of 70- 75 F. There is waiting 28- 42 days for germination and before the last spring frost date it is ned
to regular potting soil 10- 12 weeks.
Mock
orange
Mockorange |
This is a very hardy shrub and long lasting. The flowers are
white and citrus- fragrant. These are bloom in the late spring to early summer.
These mockorange shrub has delicious fragrance. These are
naturally vase- shaped and these are fragrant and long lasting.
Special
features
These are more attractive flowers and has outstanding fragrance.
These grow in the late spring to early summer season and their height are 6 to 8 feet long. Their flowers are pure
white and has dark green leaves. Philadelphus microphyllus is slowly growing species. These bloom in
june and these have white star shaped and have more fragrance.
These need full sun and space to grow and spread. A wide
range of soils are need to tolerant. It should need carefully plating and
gently firm the soil. Watering thoroughly.
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